security camera

American  

[si-kyoor-i-tee kam-ruh] / sɪˈkjʊər ɪ ti ˈkæm rə /

noun

security cameras plural

1. a video camera that records all movements in and around a building or other space for purposes of deterring and detecting trespassers or criminal action.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• security-camera
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• security cameras
  plural

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

security camera

As the search continued, authorities released images of a masked person who was seen in security camera footage outside her home.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

Rather than wait for investigators, they called used their police connections to obtain more security camera recordings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2026

Police released images of a masked person captured by a security camera, but investigative leads received so far have fallen through.

From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026

Juan Carlos Contreras, who oversees the city's security camera network, told AFP there could be protests by residents furious with the government as they search for their missing loved ones.

From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 2026

“Three down, nine to go,” said Charles, winking up at the closest security camera.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein